Talks and presentations

Integrating Large Language Models into Transmission Outage Planning: Privacy and Cybersecurity Challenges

July 19, 2026

Panel, IEEE PES General Meeting 2026 — New Trends in Cyber-Physical Security Analytics for the Smart Grids, Montreal, Canada

At the IEEE PES General Meeting 2026, I will speak on the integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) into transmission outage planning workflows. Based on work on LLM-driven grid analysis and contract/chat systems, this talk will articulate both the opportunities and the privacy and cybersecurity challenges that emerge when bringing powerful language models into core operations.

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June 19, 2026

Invited Talk, 5th DigiSect — Design and Operation of Digitalized Sector-Coupled Energy Systems, TU Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

Integration of data-driven solutions to low inertia power systems

June 10, 2026

Panel, IEEE SGSMA 2026 — Application of Big Data & Analytics to secure operation of transmission systems, Santiago, Chile

At IEEE SGSMA 2026, I will participate as a panel speaker on Application of Big Data & Analytics to maintain the secure operation of transmission systems — advances by the IEEE Working Group.

What Does It Take to Generalize in Electricity Price Forecasting?

March 17, 2026

Invited Talk, GridFM Workshop, Harvard University, Boston, USA

Electricity price forecasting is rapidly evolving, yet strong performance in one market or context does not automatically transfer to others. In this talk, I will present insights into what aspects of price models actually generalize, covering both intraday dynamics and continental-scale dependencies.

All AI models are wrong, but some are useful … for power systems

February 12, 2026

Invited Talk, 4th Champery Power Conference, Champéry, Switzerland

Power systems are increasingly complex, high-dimensional, and dynamic, driven by renewable integration, inverter-based resources, and growing operational uncertainty. Machine learning (ML) offers powerful tools to approximate computationally expensive simulations and optimization problems; however, as George Box famously noted, all models are wrong, but some are useful. This talk examines what makes AI models useful for power system applications.

Beyond the Blackout: Building Resilient Grids for an Interconnected Europe

October 20, 2025

Panel, IEEE ISGT Europe 2025, Malta

At the IEEE ISGT Europe 2025 conference in Malta, the special panel “Beyond the Blackout: Building Resilient Grids for an Interconnected Europe” will address one of the most pressing challenges for Europe’s energy transition: how to safeguard electricity supply against large-scale failures. Motivated by the recent Iberian blackout, the session will explore how extreme weather, cyber threats, renewable integration, and cross-border interdependencies may combine into cascading disruptions with severe societal and economic consequences.

Predicting System Dynamics with Machine Learning

September 25, 2025

Invited Talk, Global System Operations Summit, 50Hertz, Berlin, Germany

As part of the session “Pushing the Boundaries: Online Dynamic Assessment for Real-Time Grid Stability”, I presented joint research from the Delft AI Energy Lab led by our PhD researcher Mert Karaçelebi. The session, hosted at 50Hertz in Berlin and moderated by Michael Gerold (50Hertz), combined perspectives from transmission operators (Dr. Christoph Pache, 50Hertz), parallel simulation technologies (Dr. Andrea Benigni, FZ Jülich), and AI-based methods (TU Delft).

Weakly-Supervised, Strongly Reliable: Machine Learning Challenges for Secure Energy Operations

September 19, 2025

Keynote, DACH Energy Informatics Conference, RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany

In this talk, I shared my reflections on the role of machine learning in secure energy system operations. Power systems are becoming increasingly complex due to higher renewable penetration, greater uncertainty, and faster dynamics from inverter-based resources. Traditional, human-centered decision-making is reaching its limits, as operators cannot respond quickly enough to emerging disturbances.

Learning for Power System Dynamics: The Generalization Challenge

September 08, 2025

Talk, 04th Grid Foundation Model Workshop, Aachen, Germany

This talk focuses on the challenge of generalization in learning-based approaches for power system dynamics, with a focus on transient simulation and security assessment.

Tutorial at ACM e-Energy 2025

June 17, 2025

Talk, ACM, Rotterdam, the Netherlands

This tutorial on “Power System Reliability with Deep Learning” focuses on methods from deep learning applied to reliability assessment. Expanding grids with renewable energy challenges their reliability.

DTU PES Summer School 2025

May 20, 2025

Talk, DTU Summer School, Copenhagen, Denmark

This talk at the DTU PES Summer School 2025 focuses on novel research topics and methods in deep learning applied to reliability assessment. It highlights applications of machine learning and optimization in energy systems, featuring insights from leading researchers and industry experts.

Seminar Liège: Deep Learning for Power System Reliability Assessments

May 09, 2025

Talk, University of Liège, Liege, Belgium

Preparing power systems for large-scale implementation of inverter-based generators and renewables requires future reliability tools to anticipate uncertainties in the monitoring and control that mitigate energy supply disruptions. Deep Learning (DL) approaches first proposed to the power system domain in the 90s have seen the first successes in the industry including renewable or load forecasting.

All AI models are wrong, but some are useful… for power systems

April 08, 2025

Talk, ENTSO-e, Brussel, Belgium

Artificial intelligence (AI) holds great promise for the future of power system operation, yet widespread technological breakthroughs remain elusive. This talk addresses the question of why AI has not yet transformed power systems and explores the pathway to achieving this transformation. While modern AI systems benefit from vast data and immense computational resources, their application in power systems is constrained by physical laws, safety-critical decisions, and limited real-world data.

1-Day Course on AI in Power System Reliability Monitoring

January 21, 2025

Tutorial, Tallinn University, Tallinn, Estonia

This 1-day course, hosted by Tallinn University, focuses on the application of AI in monitoring the reliability of power systems. It is part of the Smart and Green Energy Systems and Business Models program, aiming to educate participants on the integration of AI technologies to enhance the efficiency and reliability of modern power grids.

Tutorial CIGRE C2.42 at AI-Day for Grid Operations

November 18, 2024

Tutorial, IEEE CIGRE C2.42 AI-Day, Paris, France

This event was organized alongside the Tutorial of CIGRE Working Group C2.42 “The impact of the growing use of AI/ML for power system operations from an operational perspective”. This full day event had additional presentations and discussions to foster connections in the power system community on this topic, connecting other initiaves likes projects, competitions, working groups. This day aimed to accelerate the much needed developments of AI/ML for future grid operations.

Energietage 2024

November 15, 2024

Panel, Energietage 2024, Vienna, Austria

Energietage is a prominent conference in Austria and focuses on energy policy, innovation, and technology.

ML/AI Applications in Power Systems: Drivers and Barriers

October 14, 2024

Panel, IEEE ISGT Europe 2024, Dubrovnik, Croatia

This panel explored the key drivers enabling machine learning and AI applications in power systems, as well as the barriers hindering their adoption. Topics included challenges in data availability, computational requirements, regulatory concerns, and the future potential for smart grids.

IEEE PES & Power Africa Conference 2024

October 10, 2024

Tutorial, IEEE PES & IAS PowerAfrica Conference 2024, Johannesburg, South Africa

This tutorial “AI in power system reliability monitoring” was part of the IEEE PES & IAS PowerAfrica Conference, focusing on power and energy systems in Africa. The session covered the implementation of AI technologies in power system reliability monitoring, aiming to enhance the efficiency and resilience of energy infrastructure across the continent.

Inverter-Based Power Systems Summer School

September 02, 2024

Tutorial, Imperial College London, London, UK

The “Inverter-Based Power Systems” summer school, held from September 2–6, 2024, at Imperial College London, provided a comprehensive overview of the challenges and emerging research directions in power systems dominated by inverter-based resources (IBRs).

AI for NetZero Webinar Series

September 01, 2024

Talk, AI for NetZero Webinar Series, Online

The AI for NetZero webinar series, organized by the AI4NetZero research group, explores diverse applications of artificial intelligence across sectors crucial to achieving NetZero objectives, including energy, transport, environment, agriculture, and food systems.

Convergence of AI- and Physics-Based Approaches in Power System Analysis, Optimization, and Control

July 22, 2024

Panel, IEEE PES General Meeting 2024, Seattle, USA

This panel explored the convergence of artificial intelligence and physics-based methodologies in power system analysis, optimization, and control. Discussions centered on hybrid modeling approaches that combine data-driven AI techniques with physics-based models to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of power system operations.

Dynamic Modeling of Multi-Energy Systems

July 21, 2024

Panel, IEEE PES General Meeting 2024, Seattle, USA

This panel focused on the dynamic modeling of multi-energy systems, discussing the integration and interaction of various energy carriers such as electricity, heat, and gas. Topics included modeling techniques, simulation tools, and the challenges in achieving coordinated control and optimization across different energy infrastructures.

Reinforcement Learning for Energy Community Management

June 17, 2024

Talk, Workshop on Reinforcement Learning for Stochastic Networks (RL4SN), Toulouse, France

The Workshop on Reinforcement Learning for Stochastic Networks (RL4SN), held from June 17–21, 2024, at ENSEEIHT in Toulouse, France, focused on the development of learning algorithms suitable for situations where data is scarce or computational power is limited, with a particular emphasis on stochastic networks.

Webinar at IEEE PES Chapter Spain, Women in Power

May 31, 2024

Talk, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain

This webinar, organized by the IEEE PES Spain Chapter’s Women in Power initiative, focused on artificial intelligence applications in energy systems. Researchers from CITCEA-UPC and TU Delft presented recent developments, including new computational methods for system operation and control that combine statistical machine learning and mathematical optimization.

Rise of AI: Opportunity or Threat?

May 28, 2024

Tutorial, Dutchpower Symposium, Amsterdam, Netherlands

The symposium “Rise of AI: Opportunity or Threat?” organized by Dutchpower, focused on the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and its implications for society and industry. Discussions covered the opportunities presented by AI in innovation and efficiency, as well as potential risks related to ethics, security, and workforce displacement. My short workshop was on the role of AI to accelerate the energy transition from research perspective.

Advancing Power System Reliability with System-based Deep Learning

May 27, 2024

Talk, Electrimacs Conference 2024, Castellón, Spain

The Electrimacs Conference is a biennial international event focusing on modeling and simulation of electric machines, converters, and systems. In 2024, it commemorated its 40th anniversary in Castellón, Spain.

Constraint-Driven Deep Learning for N-k Security Constrained Optimal Power Flow

March 12, 2024

Talk, EPSRC Supergen Energy Networks Hub Risk and Resilience Day, Newcastle University, UK

The EPSRC Supergen Energy Networks Hub Risk and Resilience Day is an annual seminar that continues the tradition of the previous Durham Risk Day series (2010-2014). It brings together researchers involved in all aspects of risk and uncertainty analysis applied to current and future power and energy systems.

Weakly-supervised Graph Neural Networks for Distribution System State Estimation

February 04, 2024

Talk, 3rd Champéry Power Conference, Champéry, Switzerland

The 3rd Champéry Power Conference, held from February 4–9, 2024, was organized by the Institute of Sustainable Energy at the School of Engineering of Valais and the Automatic Control Laboratory of the Swiss Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zürich. The conference gathered international experts in the field of electric power systems to identify current and future challenges, as well as opportunities facing electric power systems in the context of the energy transition.

33rd Workshop on Computational Intelligence

November 23, 2023

Keynote, HTW Berlin, Berlin, Germany

The 33rd Workshop on Computational Intelligence, held from November 23–24, 2023, at HTW Berlin, focused on methods, applications, and tools for fuzzy systems, artificial neural networks, evolutionary algorithms, and data mining methods. The workshop emphasized comparing these methods based on industrial and benchmark problems.

AI-based Monitoring for Sustainable Energy Systems

November 09, 2023

Keynote, Stichting Pipeliner Symposium '23, Rotterdam, Netherlands

The Stichting Pipeliner Symposium ‘23, held on November 09, 2023, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, centered on advancements in pipeline technology and infrastructure. The symposium brought together industry experts to discuss innovative solutions for sustainable energy systems.

Weakly Supervised Learning for Power Grid State Estimation

August 20, 2023

Talk, 10th International Congress on Industrial and Applied Mathematics (ICIAM 2023), Tokyo, Japan

The 10th International Congress on Industrial and Applied Mathematics (ICIAM 2023) was held from August 20–25, 2023, at Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan. This congress brought together applied mathematicians, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to discuss advancements and applications in various fields of mathematics.

Graph Neural Networks for Distribution State Estimation

July 20, 2023

Panel, IEEE PES General Meeting 2023, Orlando, USA

During the IEEE PES General Meeting 2023, a panel session titled “Machine Learning and Modern Heuristic Optimization for Planning and Operation of Active Distribution Networks” was conducted. This session delved into advanced machine learning techniques and heuristic optimization methods to enhance the planning and operation of active distribution networks.

Machine Learning to Prevent Blackouts in Power Systems

July 19, 2023

Panel, IEEE PES General Meeting 2023, Orlando, USA

The IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting 2023, held from July 16–20 in Orlando, Florida, featured a panel session titled “Application of Big Data and AI/ML in Monitoring, Operations, Planning, and Protection.” This session focused on the utilization of data-driven machine learning and artificial intelligence for automated analysis of power system events and disturbances, aiming to enhance reliability and resilience in power system operations.

Young Professionals Panel Session on Future Power System Workforce

June 29, 2023

Panel, IEEE PES PowerTech 2023, Belgrade, Serbia

The IEEE PES PowerTech 2023 conference, held from June 25–29 in Belgrade, Serbia, included a Young Professionals Panel Session focusing on the future power system workforce. This session addressed the evolving skill sets required in the power and energy sector, considering technological advancements and industry trends.

Graph Neural Networks for Distribution State Estimation

June 27, 2023

Panel, IEEE PES PowerTech 2023, Belgrade, Serbia

At the IEEE PES PowerTech 2023 conference, held from June 25–29 in Belgrade, Serbia, a special session SS19 titled “Contemporary and Emergent Methods for Planning and Analysis of Distribution Networks” was conducted.

AI and ML for Smart Grids

March 20, 2023

Round Table Discussion, Smart Grid Tech Week, Amsterdam, Netherlands

During the Smart Grid Tech Week in March 2023, a round table discussion titled “AI and ML for Smart Grids” was held, focusing on the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning in the development and optimization of smart grid technologies.

AI for Energy – Exploring Activities and Opportunities in the Netherlands

February 13, 2023

Keynote, DOE Workshop on AI for Energy Innovation, Washington, D.C., USA

The AI for Energy Innovation workshop, held in conjunction with the 37th AAAI Conference on Artificial Intelligence (AAAI-23) on February 13, 2023, in Washington, D.C., brought together experts to discuss the role of AI in advancing energy innovation.

Artificial Intelligence for Active Power Distribution

October 11, 2022

Panel, IEEE ISGT Europe 2022, Novi Sad, Serbia

At the IEEE ISGT Europe 2022 conference, a super session titled “Artificial Intelligence for Active Power Distribution” was conducted.

Stability, Dynamics, and Control of Emerging Renewable-Rich Power Systems

October 10, 2022

Panel, IEEE ISGT Europe 2022, Novi Sad, Serbia

The IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Europe (ISGT Europe) 2022 conference, held from October 10–12 in Novi Sad, Serbia, featured a super session titled “Stability, Dynamics, and Control of Emerging Renewable-Rich Power Systems.”

AI for Distributed Energy Systems

September 01, 2022

Keynote, Intelligent Systems Conference (IntelliSys) 2022, Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Intelligent Systems Conference (IntelliSys) 2022, held from September 1–2 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, brought together researchers and practitioners to discuss the latest advancements in intelligent systems.

Machine Learning for Security Assessments in Low Inertia Grids

July 20, 2022

Panel, IEEE PES General Meeting 2022, Denver, USA

At the IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting 2022, held from July 17–21 in Denver, Colorado, a supersession titled “Artificial Intelligence in Power Systems” was conducted. This session brought together leading experts from research, government, and industrial organizations to discuss past achievements and future directions of AI and machine learning applications in power systems.

Multi-Agent Reinforcement Learning for Incentivized Flexibility from Residents

July 19, 2022

Panel, IEEE PES General Meeting 2022, Denver, USA

The IEEE PES General Meeting 2022 featured a session titled “Advanced Applications of Modern Optimization and Artificial Intelligence Methods on Active Distribution Networks.” This session focused on cutting-edge optimization techniques and AI applications in planning and managing active distribution systems.

Learning to Run a Power Network with Trust

July 19, 2022

Panel, IEEE PES General Meeting 2022, Denver, USA

The IEEE PES General Meeting 2022 hosted a session titled “Enhancing Power System Operation Through Online Analytics,” which explored innovative applications of data analytics and AI in optimizing power system operations. The session emphasized real-time approaches to improve decision-making in grid management.

AI Methods For Realtime Dynamic Security Assessment

May 25, 2022

Panel, IEEE International Conference on Smart Grid Synchronized Measurements and Analytics (SGSMA) 2022, Split, Croatia

During the IEEE SGSMA 2022 conference, a panel session titled “PMU- and AI-Based Analysis for a Resilient Operation of Future Power Systems” was held. This session delved into the utilization of Phasor Measurement Units (PMUs) and artificial intelligence to enhance the resilience and reliability of future power systems.

On Dynamics and Artificial Intelligence for Power Systems

May 24, 2022

Panel, IEEE International Conference on Smart Grid Synchronized Measurements and Analytics (SGSMA) 2022, Split, Croatia

At the IEEE SGSMA 2022 conference, held from May 24–26 in Split, Croatia, a panel session titled “Synchrophasor and Monitoring Data Handling: A Perspective of Ongoing TSOs Approach” was conducted. This session focused on the methodologies employed by Transmission System Operators (TSOs) in handling synchrophasor and monitoring data to enhance grid stability and reliability.

AI Innovations in Energy Systems

October 13, 2021

Talk, World Summit AI 2021, Amsterdam, Netherlands

At the World Summit AI 2021, held on October 13–14 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, a lightning talk titled “AI Innovations in Energy Systems” was presented. This short pitch provided insights into the latest advancements in artificial intelligence applications within energy systems, highlighting how AI can enhance efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in the energy sector.

AI: Real-Time Operations or Full Automation?

September 15, 2021

Keynote, ISA Knowledge Days 2021, Virtual Event

During the ISA Knowledge Days 2021, organized by Interconexión Eléctrica S.A. (ISA), the largest energy transmission company in Latin America, a keynote address titled “AI: Real-Time Operations or Full Automation?” was delivered.

CIGRE C2.25 Operational Resilience

August 20, 2021

Tutorial, CIGRE Annual Meeting 2021, Online, Paris

At the CIGRE Annual Meeting 2021, held online from August 18–23, a tutorial session was conducted around the Technical Brochure from CIGRE Working Group C2.25, titled “Operating Strategies and Preparedness for System Operational Resilience.” This tutorial provided detailed insights into strategies for enhancing the operational resilience of power systems.

Advanced Data Analytics in Power Systems

December 15, 2019

Talk, IEEE Big Data & Analytics Webinar 2019, Online

In December 2019, a presentation titled “Advanced Data Analytics in Power Systems” was delivered as part of the IEEE Big Data & Analytics Webinar series. This webinar focused on the application of big data techniques in the energy sector, discussing how data analytics can enhance the efficiency and reliability of power systems.

Machine Learning Based Operation of Dynamic Sustainable Energy Systems

November 21, 2019

Panel, IEEE Sustainable Power and Energy Conference 2019, Beijing, China

At the IEEE Sustainable Power and Energy Conference (iSPEC) 2019, held from November 21–23 in Beijing, China, a panel session focused on innovations in sustainable power and energy. The session brought together experts to discuss advancements and challenges in the field, promoting sustainable practices in power generation and distribution.

A Student Perspective on Climate Change

October 10, 2019

Keynote, AAPG Energy Transition Forum 2019, Edinburgh, UK

At the AAPG Energy Transition Forum 2019, held on October 10 in Edinburgh, UK, a keynote address titled “A Student Perspective on Climate Change” was delivered. This address provided insights into the concerns and expectations of the younger generation regarding climate change, emphasizing the role of education and innovation in driving the energy transition.

Data Analytic Tools for Security Assessment of Bulk Power Systems

August 05, 2019

Panel, IEEE PES General Meeting 2019, Atlanta, USA

During the IEEE Power & Energy Society General Meeting 2019, held from August 4–8 in Atlanta, USA, a panel session titled “Data Analytic Tools for Security Assessment of Bulk Power Systems” was conducted. This session explored the application of data analytics in assessing and enhancing the security of large-scale power systems, discussing tools and methodologies to improve grid resilience.